The HPI Baja 5B is a radical new GIANT scale RC buggy from HPI! The Baja 5B is a BIG 1/5th scale off road buggy that is nearly 32" in length! The HPI Baja 5B design is revolutionary for large scale rc vehicles following the classic style of Baja buggies with long suspension arms for more ground clearance with lots of suspension travel. The big size enables the HPI Baja 5B to go where smaller rc buggies can not, and makes the Baja 5B driving experience like the real thing. The HPI Baja 5B is coming as a Ready To Run car, and powered by a standard gasoline engine. Everything will be included in the kit - a preassembled Baja 5B chassis with high quality FM radio gear and a preinstalled, massive 23cc gasoline engine providing plenty of power! All you need to do is fill up with standard gasoline and 2 stroke oil and you are ready to rip.
CHASSIS DESIGN: The narrow channel chassis made from rigid 4mm aluminum gives the HPI Baja 5B a classic buggy look and extreme stiffness and durability.
LONG TRAVEL SUSPENSION: A fully adjustable double wishbone suspension with long travel aluminum shocks give the HPI Baja 5B excellent off road capability. The narrow chassis design allows for very long suspension arms which results in smooth damping and long suspension travel. The completely new designed shocks are made from aluminum and have 5 dampening settings that can be adjusted externally without removing the shocks. Dual rate shock springs give progressive suspension characteristics on different surfaces.
DIFFERENTIAL: A viscous torque control differential smoothly delivers the power to the rear wheels. The differential can be tuned using different weight differential oils. Hardened metal is used throughout the drivetrain for high strength and reliable performance.
RADIO: The high quality TF-10 radio system is included and is FM for excellent range and reliable operations without the interferences that can be caused by gas engines to AM radios. And for extra protection, an adjustable failsafe system is included in the HPI Baja 5B radio receiver. The HPI Baja 5B comes standard with a 2000mah 6 volt rechargeable receiver pack and an AC charger. A battery power monitor helps you keep track of the state of the battery charge for more reliable operation. The onboard radio system is protected by a sealed, water resistant housing with an external jack for charging receiver battery without taking them out of the radio box. The receiver crystal can be changed through a rubber cap without opening the radio box.
SERVO: The steering is powered by a massive 347 oz-in torque servo for quick steering. In addition, all servos are water resistant and allow the HPI Baja 5B to be driven in extreme off road conditions.
ENGINE: The massive 23cc gas engine provides plenty of power. The HPI Baja 5B runs for more than 30 minutes on a single tank of gasoline, and refuelling with gasoline costs a fraction of expensive nitro hobby fuel. The powerful 2 stroke engine includes a pull starter, primer, choke, kill switch, and also a high performance dual element foam air filter.
ROLL CAGE: A Baja style roll cage made of high impact nylon protects the HPI Baja 5B engine and body shell from crash damage.
WHEELS & TIRES: The HPI Baja 5B comes equipped with special 3 piece bead lock wheels. A bead is bolted onto the wheel to securely hold the tire. No glue is used to mount the tires - which makes changing the Baja 5B tires quick and easy. As a result, the wheels can be used again with different tires. High traction HPI Dirt Buster tires with unique tread patterns in front and rear guarantee good traction on almost all off road surfaces.
